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The moral arc : how science and reason lead humanity toward truth, justice, and freedom
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The moral arc : how science and reason lead humanity toward truth, justice, and freedom

by Michael Shermer

This work examines how scientific reasoning and empiricism have shaped human morality and social progress since the Enlightenment. It explores the application of rational inquiry to politics and ethics to foster more just and democratic societies.

Accession 9074 ISBN — Publisher Henry Holt & Co.
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